Mural Opportunity in Raton
Raton/Clayton Interchange Bridge Art Project - New Mexico Department of Transportation [external app]
APPLY VIA LINK ----- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15399 ----- Local Selection Committee (LSC) is seeking an artist (or artist team) to create site-specific designs for the Raton/Clayton Interchange I-25 @ US64/87 in Raton, New Mexico. The design, which will be developed by the artist, should express local values, relate to the local context, and provide a visual narrative for the traveling public. The images are anticipated to be cast with form liners into the concrete bridge abutments, bridge wing walls, and wall barriers. Additionally metal pedestrian railing will be incorporated into the project and is an additional surface available for art. The artist will be expected to be conversant with the selected media. The commissioned work should address textures and colors as well as form. The actual fabrication and installation will be completed by the project general contractor.
The artwork will enhance the current bridge design which includes four (4) Raton railroad station style towers. The number of towers may be reduced at the recommendation of the artist. The artwork design should consider the Federal Highway Administration’s Gateway Monument Program Guidelines.
The artwork should complement the City of Raton’s Branding Style Guide, color palette, and include one or more of the following themes:
Gateway to New Mexico
Raton’s Mainstreet, Downtown District and Railroad Station
Santa Fe Trail, Covered Wagons or Wagon Wheels
Multi-Cultural Community
Local Wildlife (antelope, mule deer, turkey, elk, bears, mountain lions)
Artist Preferences
artist budget
$23,500
This call is open to all artists from New Mexico and Colorado, USA. Preference may be given to Colfax County residents. If the selected artist is a minor, an adult must be present at all meetings. The artist submitting qualifications should demonstrate a level of experience and professionalism that is commensurate with the scope and budget.
Five (5) semi-finalist artists will be selected and awarded an Honorarium of ($1,000). The selection criteria shall include, but is not limited to:
The qualifications of the artist as demonstrated by the supporting materials.
Proven ability to undertake the bridge art project of the described scope.
Artistic merit and superior caliber of craftsmanship shown by images of prior work.
The semi-finalists will have six (6) weeks to prepare an artwork proposal which will be presented before the LSC. One (1) artist will be commissioned. The selection criteria shall include, but not be limited to:
The degree to which the artwork fits within the context of Raton’s Branding Style, color pallet and themes.
Attractiveness and potential of artwork design to enhance the project.
The artwork design’s creativity, uniqueness, and presentation of distinctive visual images.
Location Preferences
approximate size
large
wall budget
Inquire for budget
Visit the following link for 3D images of the current bridge design, canvas area dimensions, the City of Raton’s Branding Style Guide, Main Street Signage Schematic Plan and Gateway Monument Guidelines: https://grader.dot.nm.gov/public/folder/vkgkawvc60y-6f30fabvxg/Raton%20Bridge%20Aesthetics
Deadlines
Artist Proposal
05/25/2025Project Completion
12/31/2025Design Information
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